HR 8419 United States House · 118th Congress

American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act

This bill amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to establish a fifth round of payments for eligible victims of state-sponsored terrorism, requiring all authorized payments to be distributed by December 31, 2024. It directs specific funds into the Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, including $898 million from the Binance case settlement and 50% of annual unobligated balances from DOJ and Treasury forfeiture funds starting December 1, 2024. The bill mandates annual payments beginning January 1, 2025, for eligible claimants and requires the Special Master to submit annual reports on fund activity to Congress, including detailed deposit and disbursement records. It directly affects victims of state-sponsored terrorism, the Special Master administering the fund, and federal agencies managing forfeiture funds.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2024
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Introduced May 16, 2024 Last action Sep 19, 2024
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Sep 19, 2024
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Sep 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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May 16, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 16, 2024
Introduced
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1 primary · 52 co-sponsors

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Photo of Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
RRepublican
NY
17
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Photo of Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
CA
n/a
Co
Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
Co
Photo of Andrew R. Garbarino
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
NY
2
Co
Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
Co
Photo of Anthony D’Esposito
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
NY
4
Co
Photo of Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
MS
2
Co
Photo of Bill Posey
Bill Posey
RRepublican
FL
8
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Photo of Brandon Williams
Brandon Williams
RRepublican
NY
22
Co
Photo of Christopher R. Deluzio
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
PA
17
Co
Photo of Claudia Tenney
Claudia Tenney
RRepublican
NY
24